PAUL POGBA NEWS

Paul Pogba can still be one of Serie A's star men - if his body will let him If Pogba can get fit, stay fit and trust his body again, he has the talent to be Serie A's best midfielder – but can Juventus count on him?

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Avoids big issues Pogba has been diagnosed with an overload of the semimembranosus muscle of the right thigh, Juventus announced.

Impact Pogba didn't suffer a strain that would have knocked him out for multiple weeks and could be present once Serie A resumes after the break, although he'll continue to be handled with care considering his recurring setbacks.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury against Empoli Pogba had one chance created and one interception in 28 minutes and "felt some discomfort on the back of his leg and will take some tests early in the week," coach Massimiliano All...

Impact Pogba came off the bench and stayed in the game strolling around after the problem. He has struggled mightily to stay healthy since joining Juventus last summer.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Udinese Pogba (knee/conditioning) didn't feature in Sunday's 3-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Pogba was part of the squad, but the coach made it clear that he will be brought along slowly and was needed in this one since Juventus built a large lead in the first half. His next opportunity to log some minutes will come Sunday versus Bologna at home.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Udinese game Pogba (knee/conditioning) has been included in Juventus' squad list to face Udinese Sunday.

Impact Pogba was expected to sit the early contests, but his recovery has gone better than anticipated, and he'll be able to log limited work off the bench right away. He posted one assist, six shots (two on target), four chances created, and two inaccurate crosses in just nine appearances (one start) last season.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss early matches Pogba (knee) "needs 20-to-30 days to be available, but the joint is better shape than last year," coach Massimiliano Allegri told Goal.

Impact Pogba hasn't fully healed from a previous knee problem, which he addressed with surgery last season, and lacks fitness since he didn't participate in the friendlies. The coach sounded optimistic but he'll be out for the first two or three games and then will be eased back into action. Fabio Miretti, Weston McKennie, and Hans Nicolussi Caviglia could see increased action in the early going since Nicolo Fagioli (shoulder) and Nicolo Rovella (thigh) are banged up as well.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might not be ready for opener Pogba "is doing better but he's not practicing fully for now. We'll need a month to see where he's at," coach Massimiliano Allegri told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Impact Pogba isn't suffering from a new injury but severely lacks conditioning after spending nearly a year on the mend due to a knee problem and a thigh one. He'll look to ramp in the time remaining before August 20's game versus Udinese, but the gaffer's words don't sound very promising concerning his availability in the early going.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out versus Udinese Pogba (thigh) won't be available against Udinese, coach Massimiliano Allegri relayed.

Impact Pogba will skip his fourth game in a row due to a thigh strain. A major knee problem and further hiccups limited him to just nine appearances in his return season at Juventus. He has tallied one assist, six shots (two on target), four chances created, and two inaccurate crosses, making just one start.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Semifinals in Europa League, Conference League; Newcastle-Brighton in EPL

Juventus is likely without injured midfielder Paul Pogba for the second leg of the Europa League semifinals against six-time champion Sevilla

MAY 17, 2023 • Associated Press

Suffers thigh injury Pogba has been diagnosed with a low-grade strain of the rectus femoris muscle in his left thigh, Juventus announced.

Impact Pogba got hurt about 20 minutes into his first start of the season and will have a tough time coming back before the end of the campaign. Fabio Miretti, Nicolo Fagioli, and Leandro Paredes will absorb his limited playing time.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Paul Pogba limps off in tears in first start for Juventus

Pogba was making his first start for Juventus since his move back from Manchester United in the offseason but limped off the field after yet...

MAY 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Comes off injured against Cremonese Pogba was subbed out of Sunday's clash against Cremonese in the 24th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Pogba was starting his first game since returning to Juventus last summer as he's been plagued by injuries all season, but he lasted less than half an hour Sunday before having to come off with a new issue. Arkadiusz Milik replaced him in the attack alongside Dusan Vlahovic.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance off bench Pogba subbed into Wednesday's match against Lecce in the 73rd minute, making a clearance and creating a chance in the 2-1 victory.

Impact Pogba made his fourth appearance of the season in Serie A on Wednesday as he continues making his way back from a long-term knee injury. He will hope to be able to break into the starting XI in Juventus' midfield before this campaign ends.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays seven minutes Pogba recorded two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Sassuolo.

Impact Pogba's minute tally slightly increased from his cameo appearance against Sporting CP on April 13. Ideally for the midfielder, these incrementally promising logs will help him be ready when Juventus rematches Sporting CP on Thursday and hosts league-leading Napoli next Sunday.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes cameo versus Sporting CP Pogba (thigh) had one interception and one pass in four minutes in Thursday's Europa League game against Sporting CP.

Impact Pogba worked his way back after missing six games with a thigh injury. He'll be handled with care after multiple physical problems, but he'll take minutes away from Nicolo Fagioli, Fabio Miretti, and their other midfielders if he manages to stay healthy.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Europa League game Pogba (thigh) "will be a bench option against Sporting CP," coach Massimiliano Allegri relayed.

Impact Pogba is good to go after missing six matches with a thigh strain and will look to get into shape in the next few matches. He has played just 35 minutes, taking two off-target shots, this season due to a challenging rehab from a meniscus tear.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return right away Pogba (thigh) won't be available against Verona, Sportitalia informs.

Impact Pogba suffered a thigh strain two weeks ago and hasn't improved enough to be an option for the first game after the break. He's targeting either the Lazio clash or the ensuing one versus Sporting CP for his return, the outlet adds.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swiss soccer player agents file challenge to FIFA rules

FIFA is facing another legal challenge to its new rules regulating player agents, this time in its home country Switzerland

MARCH 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Paul Pogba's return to Juventus has not worked out like anyone hoped The Frenchman has missed 35 of Juventus's 37 games so far this season. His latest injury is another chapter in a sorry tale of woe

MARCH 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Paul Pogba keen to stay Juventus next season Paul Pogba is keen to stay at Juventus next season despite his first season back at the club being severely disrupted by injury problems.

MARCH 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Diagnosed with thigh strain Pogba suffered a low-grade biceps femoris strain in the right thigh, Juventus announced.

Impact Pogba will miss the next two matches and isn't a lock to return right after the break considering he has struggled to come back from injuries this season. Nicolo Fagioli and Fabio Miretti will continue to see regular minutes in the midfield.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Sampdoria game Pogba has been ruled out for Sunday's match versus Sampdoria due to a late muscular injury, TuttoSport informs.

Impact Pogba was expected to return but experienced some discomfort on game-day and will take some tests after the fixture. Juventus will use their usual midfielders as he has had a very small role since coming back from injury.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE